I hope you will feel better. I know how your feel, i was sick too with my baby. And sorry for the rude comment. Most of the people is very nice on this forum. I am glad that you still into fish business lol Don't hesitate to write if you have problem with your fish , i know a few very knowledgeable people on this forum who i can direct you to.

Hey LinkLover i get more respect for you than for myself. I love animals and i am eating meat. It your choice and opinion and no one can judge what you do.
I just want to say hello and ask if you still have a betta :)
I also saw that you rescued one with SBD . I just want to say that sometimes if betta is bloated. It can be for a few different reasons. It can be sbd / constipation or it also can be internal parasites. So if betta don't get better with fasting,epsom salt always check for poop. With internal parasites betta will get bloated, gray belly, white,clear stringy,wormy look poop.
Also if betta constipated -frozen daphnia really helps. Epsom salt helps in both situations. It clean out digestive system and it will purge out the parasites.

I am sorry that we have people being rude about your personal choices. Its not like its hurting others so I dont quite see why people find it a big deal.
I may not be a vegan, but I most defenitely respect the people who are. :)